...ons known to and/or admired by me. To that end, I thank my husband Jeffrey Cathcart, my dear friend Tom Westlake, and actors Gerard Butler and Earl ... ...tler and Earl Carpenter for inspiration. I am also grateful to Paddy Doyle Cathcart, who became Pierre in these pages. Jacket design by James Courtn... ...hcart, who became Pierre in these pages. Jacket design by James Courtney (c) Sharon E. Cathcart, 2009. All rights reserved. 2 Chapter 1 Paris, Franc... ... became Pierre in these pages. Jacket design by James Courtney (c) Sharon E. Cathcart, 2009. All rights reserved. 2 Chapter 1 Paris, France March, 1... ...ank as I brushed him, wondering what I would do about Giraud. I hadn’t the authority to dismiss him, but I surely wished I could. I sighed, and fin... ...uin from the Camargue to make arrangements. If I married, my husband would control the property and my income. Under the law, I was not permitted ... ...ther had appointed him as my guardian unless and until I married. He still controls the income from the allowance my father left me; I see none of i... ...he same way.” His breathing was ragged with desire. “I do not know if I can control myself, Claire,” he whispered. “I want so badly to be inside yo...